Does an Immigration Appeal Stop Deportation While It Is Pending?
A timely appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals stops removal automatically. A petition for review, a motion to reopen or a federal lawsuit does not.
Immigration Law
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Form I-539: Who Files It and What Evidence to Include
Form I-539 is the application visitors, students and dependents use to extend or change status. Here is who files it, when, and the evidence that avoids an RFE.
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How to Get a U Visa Certification on Form I-918 Supplement B
No U visa petition is complete without Form I-918 Supplement B signed by a certifying agency within six months of filing. Who signs it and how to ask.
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Which Crimes Qualify a Victim for a U Visa?
The U visa covers victims of more than two dozen listed crimes who suffered substantial harm and helped law enforcement. What the list includes and who counts.
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How an APA Lawsuit Challenges a USCIS Denial
An APA lawsuit asks a federal judge to vacate a USCIS denial that misreads the law or ignores the record. The court reviews the file USCIS had, nothing new.
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Continuous Residence vs Physical Presence for Naturalization
Travel can cost you years on the road to citizenship. Here is how USCIS counts continuous residence and physical presence, and which trips reset the clock.